Serger - What can you do with one?????
#12
I only used one to sew apparel. They're especially nice for sewing knits. My serger quit working and by that time, I didn't make enough clothes to justify paying to get it fixed. So there it sits.
#13
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Bluebell
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I have had a serger since 1994 and recently just bought another one. I used it more than one would think. Great for putting a finished edge along burps cloths, baby receiving blankets,can whip these up in no time. For hemming of jeans is one reason why I bought mine. I also don't like the belt loops that come on some clothes that you tie around your middle, so I rip that out and serge back close.Wala. I also serge around my material that have a raw edge before I wash then it doesn't turn into an unravel mess. All kinds of uses.
#14
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 460
I use my serger mostly for home dec. I serge my drapes, dust ruffle seams, etc. When making a quilt once I serged the seams on the quilt backing, but was disappointed when I put the quilt together as on the back you can feel that heavy seam, so I never use it in quilting anymore. If you make pillowcases to match your quilt it helps with that too! I got a nice used babyloc from a sewing dealer. If you don't think you will use it alot, consider getting a used one. Most dealers give you a one year warranty.
#19
I have had mine since 1985 still love it. I always have to hem a new pair of pants works great for that.You can gather with it, if you are making curtains or a bed skirt,easy peasy.Just google serger gathering it will tell how to set your tension for gathering.
#20
Babylock is the brand I have and I had a lot of problems with it. It was in the shop at least a couple of times in the first few years and finally I gave up. If I was buying one now I would get a Janome.
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